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Wedding paella catering in Preston, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Preston. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Preston
Wedding paella catering in Preston, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. We’re frequently asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, serving table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas.
In Preston, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
FAQs for Preston
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Catherine's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Preston for guests?
Faversham station, in Preston itself.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Preston weddings: local tips
Preston is about 7 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Tell us where your wedding in Preston will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Faversham station is in Preston itself. If you’re marrying at a church near Preston, such as St Catherine's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
We cook at weddings all over the ME13 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Back Lane, Quay Lane and Park Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A2 and A251 close by, Preston is easy for us to reach with everything for your wedding. Other places close to Preston for wedding paella catering include Faversham (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north), Davington (1 mile north-west), Ospringe (1 mile west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Ethelbert Road Primary School (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Elephant pub (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, sunset in Preston is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or ME13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Preston hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Preston and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff